How to get from Rome to Catania
- 538 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 11 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Catania. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 538 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 28, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
538 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €15Checked Oct 2 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 11h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€15Checked Oct 21h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 711h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Catania: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Catania-Fontanarossa Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Rome to Catania
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€15November 2026
€15Departures from Rome to Catania
FlixBus runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 00:20 | 23:20 |
| Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemibus | 5 | 01:20 | 21:00 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 01:20
- 06:55
- 07:55
- 08:55
- 17:55
- 18:55
- 19:00
- 19:55
- 20:00
- 23:20
All departuresItabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi
- 01:20
- 08:55
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 21:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Catania-Fontanarossa AirportSee live options and dates →12GoRoma-CataniaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Catania works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Rome to Catania, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €17 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Catania: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Catania?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Rome to Catania?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:20, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Catania?
11 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Catania leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Catania from Rome?
About 538 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Catania cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €44. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Catania?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Rome to Catania?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Catania?
Rome is FCO and Catania is CTA, so this route is usually written FCO to CTA.
Which operators run Rome to Catania?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, 12Go.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Catania?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 28 Sep 2026